abstemious

Definition of Abstemious in English :

1. abstemious

sparing in consumption of especially food and drink

Example Sentences:
'the pleasures of the table, never of much consequence to one naturally abstemious'

2. abstemious, light

marked by temperance in indulgence

Example Sentences:
'abstemious with the use of adverbs'
'a light eater'
'a light smoker'
'ate a light supper'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Abstemious

adjective

moderate or sparing, esp in the consumption of alcohol or food; temperate

adjective

1.

moderate, esp. in eating and drinking; temperate

2.

characterized by abstinence

adj.

1. Eating and drinking in moderation.

2. Characterized by abstinence or moderation: an abstemious way of life.